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General product information, not medical advice. Which size or product suits a particular person is a question for a clinician or pharmacist, and the instructions for use (IFU) that come with the product govern its use.
Tubigrip sizes run A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, K, L and M, and each letter covers a range of limb circumference, not a single measurement. The table below reproduces the manufacturer’s own size guide in centimetres and inches, so you can look up which letters cover a given circumference, including size E, size F and size D.
Tubigrip size chart: sizes A to M by limb circumference
Source: Mölnlycke Health Care, Tubigrip high-quality multi-purpose elasticated tubular bandage size guide, ref. UKWC1358 (2025), checked on 1 November 2026.
| Tubigrip size | Minimum limb circumference (cm) | Minimum (inch) | Maximum limb circumference (cm) | Maximum (inch) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 10 | 3.9 | 14.5 | 5.7 |
| B | 14.5 | 5.7 | 29 | 11.4 |
| C | 22 | 8.7 | 35 | 13.8 |
| D | 26 | 10.2 | 40 | 15.7 |
| E | 29 | 11.4 | 46 | 18.1 |
| F | 35 | 13.8 | 53 | 20.9 |
| G | 40 | 15.7 | 62 | 24.4 |
| J | 54 | 21.3 | 82 | 32.3 |
| K | 70 | 27.6 | 113 | 44.5 |
| L | 106 | 41.7 | 149 | 58.7 |
| M | 119 | 46.9 | 167 | 65.7 |
Check your product’s labelling and the current Mölnlycke size guide before relying on any chart, including this one. There is no size H or I in this table: the letters go from G to J.
How to read the chart
Each row gives the smallest and largest limb circumference that the letter is listed for. A letter is a circumference band. It is not a diameter, and it is not the flat width of the tube, which is how some retailers describe tubular bandages.
Size F and size E
Size F is listed for limb circumferences of 35 to 53 cm (13.8 to 20.9 inches). Size E is listed for 29 to 46 cm (11.4 to 18.1 inches). Size D is listed for 26 to 40 cm (10.2 to 15.7 inches).
Why neighbouring sizes overlap
The bands overlap. A limb circumference of 32 cm, for example, sits inside the ranges listed for C (22 to 35 cm), D (26 to 40 cm) and E (29 to 46 cm). The chart therefore does not name a single letter for every measurement, so read it together with the labelling and instructions for use for the product you actually have.
How to measure for Tubigrip
The size guide is organised by limb circumference, so the figure you need is the circumference of the limb, in centimetres or inches. Where on the limb to measure and how to apply the product are set out in the IFU supplied with it. Mölnlycke’s product page states: “In all cases you should consult with the IFU accompanying the product before using the product.”
Equivalence notes: centimetres, inches and other tubular bandages
- cm and inch: the chart gives both for every limit, as printed by the manufacturer. Use whichever unit your tape measure shows rather than converting by eye.
- Letter versus width: the letters are Tubigrip size codes. They do not translate into bandage widths in inches or millimetres.
- Other tubular bandages: this table is specific to Tubigrip. A tubular bandage size chart from another product line uses that product’s own size system, so letters or numbers do not carry over.
Common mix-ups
- Treating the chart as one letter per measurement. Adjacent sizes overlap, as in the 32 cm example above.
- Reading a size as a body part. The table sorts by circumference only; it does not assign letters to arms, legs or joints.
For background on the product family, see the guides on elastic bandages, stockinette, compression sleeves and post-surgical compression garments.
What the manufacturer says about the product: the size guide describes it as “Cut to length for a custom fit”, “Durable – can be washed and reused”, “Easy to apply – no need for pins or tape” and offering “Multiple sizes to suit most applications”. These are Mölnlycke’s own statements.
FAQ
How do you measure for Tubigrip?
Sizes are defined by limb circumference, so you need the circumference of the limb in cm or inches, then compare it with the minimum and maximum columns in the chart. The measuring position and the application steps are in the IFU supplied with the product.
What size is Tubigrip F?
Size F is listed for a limb circumference of 35 to 53 cm (13.8 to 20.9 inches).
What size is Tubigrip E?
Size E is listed for 29 to 46 cm (11.4 to 18.1 inches). Size D is listed for 26 to 40 cm (10.2 to 15.7 inches).
Is there a tubular bandage size chart that applies to every brand?
No. The chart on this page is Tubigrip’s. Other tubular bandages follow their own manufacturers’ size systems.
Sources
- Mölnlycke Health Care Limited, Tubigrip size guide, ref. UKWC1358, 2025. static.molnlycke.com. Checked 1 November 2026.
- Mölnlycke, Tubigrip Natural product page. molnlycke.com. Checked 1 November 2026.
